No hazards found after chemical smell causes evacuation at Swanton High School
SWANTON, Ohio — Hazmat crews found no hazardous conditions at Swanton High School Wednesday afternoon after a chemical smell prompted an evacuation, according to the village's fire chief. The school building was also determined to be safe after first responders cleared the scene around 2:24 p.m., but all on-campus...
Toledo’s new recycling center offers year-round access for underserved residents
TOLEDO, Ohio — The city of Toledo is expanding its waste disposal and environmental efforts with the opening of a new, year-round recycling facility this summer. The Clean Toledo Recycling Center will officially open to the public on Tuesday, June 2, at 3900 Creekside Ave. Designed as a self-service facility, it offers residents a convenient, consistent alternative to the seasonal drop-off events...
Pemberville mayor resigns during council meeting
PEMBERVILLE, Ohio (WTVG) - The mayor of Pemberville resigned on Tuesday. Former mayor Carol Bailey confirmed to 13 Action News that she resigned during a contentious council meeting on Tuesday, May 5. Records of the meeting weren’t immediately available. Bailey declined to release a comment on Wednesday. The circumstances...
Temperance SOS office to reopen May 18 after remodel
The Temperance Secretary of State office will close for one week in May as it relocates from a temporary site back into its newly remodeled building, according to a community announcement. The office, which has been operating out of a temporary location one building west, will close at 5 p.m. May 8. Regular service is scheduled to resume at 9 a.m. May 18 at...
Fiancée of North Toledo shooting victim speaks out as family seeks help
TOLEDO, Ohio — The fiancée of a man killed in a north Toledo shooting last week is speaking publicly for the first time as her family works to raise money for funeral and burial expenses. Police say 44-year-old Leon Oldham was fatally just after midnight Tuesday on Bronson...
Former employees at Bostwick Braun say their stock option plans now have no value
TOLEDO, Ohio — Dozens of employees from a Toledo company are now out of a job but that might not be the worst news they received. The closing of Bostwick Braun could cost workers hundreds of thousands of dollars. "[I] Had an opportunity at another company and just wanted...
Bodycam captures Monroe County deputies arresting Jonathan Schmidt for Sylvania murder
TOLEDO, Ohio — Newly released body camera footage shows Monroe County deputies arresting Jonathan Schmidt in the killing of his mother-in-law. In the video, a deputy interviews a witness who says Schmidt admitted to killing of 68-year-old Marcia VanDruten over anger from a divorce and custody case. A separate...
Downtown Toledo intersection, popular restaurants closed due to apparent sinkhole
TOLEDO, Ohio — A downtown Toledo intersection is closed Wednesday for repairs to an apparent sinkhole. Huron Street at Market Street is scheduled to be closed "until end of day" Wednesday for a necessary utility repair project, according to the city of Toledo. As a result, Souk Mediterranean Kitchen...
Beyond the party: Toledo celebrates history, culture behind Cinco de Mayo holiday
TOLEDO, Ohio — Editor’s note: This article is also available in Spanish as part of our commitment to providing accessible information to the diverse communities we serve in the Toledo area. You can find the Spanish version here. Nota del editor: Este artículo también se publica en español...
Ohio Man Arrested in Washington on Drug, OVWI Charges
A traffic stop in Washington led to the arrest of an Ohio man on multiple charges, including drug possession and operating while intoxicated on May 2nd. Indiana State Police say Trooper Aaron Guzman stopped a pickup truck Saturday evening on East National Highway for following too closely. During the stop, the driver, identified as 64-year-old Robby D. Roy of Toledo, showed signs...
